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Assistant Stunt Coordinator
Also known as Assistant Stunt Coord.
An Assistant Stunt Coordinator supports the Stunt Coordinator with breakdowns, performer and equipment logistics, rehearsals, documentation, department communication, site preparation, briefings, resets, and delegated supervision. They help maintain a consistent plan across simultaneous tasks or units while promptly reporting changes, hazards, readiness, and performer concerns to the department head.
The assistant extends coordination capacity but does not independently override the Stunt Coordinator’s approved plan or production safety authority.
Assistant Stunt Coordinator connects a defined craft or decision area to the wider production plan. A strong brief clarifies authority, deliverables, schedule, safety expectations, and the handoffs this role owns.
Common questions
What is the main responsibility of an Assistant Stunt Coordinator?
An Assistant Stunt Coordinator supports the Stunt Coordinator with breakdowns, performer and equipment logistics, rehearsals, documentation, department communication, site preparation, briefings, resets, and delegated supervision. They help maintain a consistent plan across simultaneous tasks or units while promptly reporting changes, hazards, readiness, and performer concerns to the department head.
What does an Assistant Stunt Coordinator do day to day?
Day to day, Assistant Stunt Coordinator work commonly includes Prepare delegated breakdown, schedule, equipment, cast, and crew information., Coordinate rehearsals, calls, fittings, transport, resets, and communication., and Inspect assigned readiness and report hazards, changes, or missing resources.. The exact balance changes with the production schedule, crew size, and the point at which the role joins the project.
What skills matter most for an Assistant Stunt Coordinator?
The most useful skills are Stunt logistics, Clear escalation, Crew coordination, and Safety awareness. Together, they help the role make dependable decisions, communicate a clear handoff, and respond to notes or changing conditions.
Which tools and documents does an Assistant Stunt Coordinator use?
Common tools include Radios and communication systems, Rehearsal video and previs, Equipment and performer trackers, and Inspection and briefing resources. The role also relies on Daily stunt plan, Performer list, Equipment checklist, and Safety meeting notes so decisions, approvals, continuity, and delivery requirements remain traceable.
How does someone build experience for an Assistant Stunt Coordinator?
Assistant Stunt Coordinators are experienced stunt professionals building department-lead and production-planning responsibility.
How does an Assistant Stunt Coordinator vary by production?
The scope changes with format, budget, location, crew structure, and the production's technical method. The role moves among rehearsals, holding, set, equipment areas, medical support, and department meetings during action-heavy days.
Union and local practice notes
- Delegated authority and classification vary by agreement; the assistant should not be treated as a substitute for required department leadership.
Sources
- Standards and Practices for Stunt Coordinators
- Standards and Protocols for the Use of Intimacy Coordinators
- Motion picture industry craft groups
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.